I don’t think a wise thing at this moment is for Israel to launch a military attack

William Hague

It is rumoured that the Israelis are considering air strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities over fears that they aredeveloping a bomb. But Mr Hague said tough economic sanctions and negotiations could yet convince Tehran to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

And he repeated his warning that Israeli action could lead to a new war in the Middle East.

“I don’t think a wise thing at this moment is for Israel to launch a military attack,” he told BBC1’s Andrew Marr Show.

“I think Israel should be giving a real chance to the serious economic sanctions and economic pressure and the readiness to negotiate with Iran.”